Renovation of a mixed-use development in South Park, Pennsylvania. Working plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

As of January 30, 2024, bids received were rejected as they were over the budget. No definite date for the rebid. South Park Edgebrook Shelter Renovation Scope of Work: a. Paint Removal and Masonry Cleaning b. Stone Repointing and repair with matching stone material c. Framing, Decorative supports, and wood benches with steel supports d. Fireplace and chimney restoration e. Roof framing, decking, Slate Shingles Installation and Flashing Installation f. Excavation of shelter floor and install of Trail Surface aggregate limestone paving material g. Add Alternate #1 Stone Pedestrian Bridge Repair Question Deadline 12/28/2023 at 3:00 PM ET Questions received after this date and time may not be answered by the County. All questions must be submitted through Bonfire Anticipated Notice to Proceed Date: March 2024 The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, also the right to waive any minor discrepancies in the bids when deemed to be in the best interest of the County. Bid Bond - A bid bond ensures that on acceptance of a bid by the County the contractor will proceed with the contract. Bidder shall submit with proposal a bid bond on County form for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the total bid price (including add alternates and optional items or years) In lieu of bid bond, the bidder may make out a cashier's check or certified check or irrevocable letter of credit made payable to the county for this same percentage. The County shall take payment on the check or bond if the bidder fails to sign the Contract Documents within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the Notice of Award; or, within a longer time, if the County specified a longer time in the Notice of Award to compensate the County for its loss, damage, cost and expense. Performance Bond - It shall be the policy of Allegheny County in contracting out construction services performed by private or public entities that it is done in a manner which is fully accountable to and serves the public interest and provides high quality public services. To this end, Allegheny County shall require a Performance Bond to provide assurance for the timely completion and high quality of work specified in the terms and conditions of construction contracts. A performance bond is a surety issued by a third party (generally bank or insurance company) to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project by the contractor. Payment Bond - A payment bond is a surety bond posted by a contractor to guarantee that subcontractors and material suppliers on the project will be paid. They are required in contracts over thirty-thousand dollars ($30,000) with the County and must be one hundred percent (100%) of the contract value. A maintenance bond guarantees for the owner of the project, that the contractor will solve all maintenance issues during the specified maintenance period, which is 1 year from completion/acceptance of the project. If contractor is unable to solve the maintenance issue or is not in business during the specified maintenance period, the maintenance bond provides the owner of the project with a remedy through the surety to fix the maintenance issues. The Contractor shall commence the Work within 7 Days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed from the County, unless the Notice to Proceed states otherwise, and shall attain completion of the Work within 100 Days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed ("Contract time"), subject to adjustment in accordance with the Contract Documents.